Griogair
“My music expresses a deep connection with the rich, timeworn culture of my ancestors, whilst also looking outward, integrating the modern, global and multi-cultural influences I have embraced”
Scottish singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Griogair Labhruidh is a contemporary, experimental recording artist strongly rooted in tradition. Coming from a long line of Highland musicians, his music stems from a quest to express his insights and ideas about belonging, nature, and creativity in a modern musical context whilst paying homage to his own heritage.
Griogair is uniquely able to traverse largely untrodden ground combining Gaelic music with influences as eclectic as funk, soul, African music, hip hop and jazz.
An award-winning Gaelic singer, Griogair has gained international recognition for his voice as a featured soundtrack artist and songwriter on the global TV sensation Outlander. In addition to sharing the stage with many preeminent Celtic artists, he has made an impact in the world music scene as a leading member of the multi-platinum record-selling group, Afro Celt Sound System.
In 2025 Griogair will release his long-awaited solo album with featured guest performances from Julie Fowlis, Scottish multi award-winning screen actor Alan Cumming and Speech, founder of the two-time Grammy winning Hip Hop outfit, Arrested Development. Framing indigenous Gaelic musical concepts within original eclectic contemporary songs and arrangements, the album journals the trials and triumphs he has experienced over a decade long personal journey of artistic discovery.